Africa's internal conflicts complicate narrative of external oppression
via NewsDay Zimbabwe6 min read
Jacob Mutisi's opinion piece highlights a complex issue in Africa: while colonial domination and racial oppression have profoundly shaped the continent, internal conflicts and xenophobia demonstrate that exploitation is not always externally imposed. The author points out that the Transatlantic Slave Trade, though driven by European powers, also involved African intermediaries. Today, xenophobic violence, particularly in South Africa targeting migrants from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Nigeria, reflects economic strain and competition over scarce resources. Mutisi argues that redirecting frustration towards fellow Africans, rather than addressing structural problems, fractures solidarity and weakens the continent's ability to assert itself globally. The article concludes that Africa must confront both historical injustices and present contradictions, emphasizing that unity must be operational, and governments must address conditions fueling resentment and counter narratives that divide Africans.
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